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‘Drive Sober. No Regrets’ aims to curb drunk driving on Labor Day
ATLANTA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – The Texas Department of Transportation wants everyone to make it home safely as people celebrate the Labor Day weekend. A drunk driver can change a life in an instant, like Analicia Zarate of Edinburg, TX. Analicia was only four years old when a drunk driver ran a stop sign as she and her mother returned from church in Nov. 2000. The drunk driver crashed into their car, killing her mother instantly. Due to her injuries from the crash, Analicia was unable to attend her mother’s funeral.
Border Patrol Agents in Texas Assaulted, Reminds Would-Be Criminals Of Consequences
The United States Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector have reportedly seen a rise in the number of attacks on agents in recent months. According to a press release, with the rise of illegal border crossers, they have also seen a rise in the number of attacks on border patrol agents.
Texas Panhandle drought worsens again with no relief expected in autumn
The Texas Water Development Board reported that drought conditions in the Texas Panhandle and statewide worsened significantly in mid-August, sending parts of the southeastern Panhandle into "severe" drought levels.
Harmony Public Schools sets new enrollment record with largest class ever
Aug. 20—Harmony Public Schools campuses across Texas began the 2024-25 school year last week, and in doing so set a new record for enrollment for the free, statewide public charter school. Roughly 45,000 students enrolled at Harmony for the first day of school, an increase from roughly 42,000 one year ago, a news release said. The record-breaking increase is attributed to a number of factors, ...
Hot and dry weather brings a return to drought conditions
So far during August 2024, DFW Airport has only received 0.35" of rain. Normally we see a little over an inch, so we currently have a monthly deficit of 0.82". We are in the midst of a hot and dry weather pattern across the state of Texas. No rain is in the forecast for at least the next ten days. Drought conditions have returned to parts of North Texas and will likely continue.
No relief from extreme heat for most of North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — North Texas faces another hot day Tuesday, with some parts of the region expected to meet the criteria for excessive heat warning.The First Alert weather team issued a weather alert for the west side of North Texas due to that excessive heat warning, which will be in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday.A cold front is moving into North Texas, so high temperatures in the region will range from the low 90s in the northeast to 110 in the western counties.Temperatures will still be hot into the weekend, but Tuesday will be the last day of dangerous heat.Our next rain chance is not until early next week, as an area of low pressure develops in the Gulf and has the small potential to bring in some moisture.But keep your expectations low; as of now, the probability of precipitation is just 10% on Monday and 20% on Tuesday.
Trendy Japanese Clothing Store Opening 5 Texas Locations
While A Few American Retailers Have Been Struggling, Another Far East Retailer Is Preparing To Invade Texas. A few months ago, we told you about the company "Daiso" which is a Japanese "dollar store" retailer that's been opening up locations all across the state at a time when American dollar stores like "Dollar Tree" and "Family Dollar" are shutting down and closing locations.
FEELING LUCKY: A New Casino Is Coming To East Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Native American reservation in Texas and they announced some big plans. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas boasts a unique story dating back to before the 1700s according to their website. The Tribe operates on the oldest reservation in the state located on approximately 10,200 acres in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.
Eric Morris confirms Ole Miss transfer Isheem Young is out for the season as mock game week begins
North Texas wrapped up its fall camp with a scrimmage last Saturday and has now begun a mock game week as the first week of school starts. The team has assigned certain players to scout teams to assist the starters in preparing for the upcoming season. During the camp, Ole...
See Denton's plan to revitalize downtown with parks, housing and more
The city of Denton has big plans for its downtown, which could dramatically change its appearance over the next decade. The final plan, released Monday, outlines how the city will revitalize and enhance downtown. It addresses key areas like parks, housing, mobility and historic preservation. Keeping the people of Denton...
Tickets on sale for 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas — Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, which will be held on Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco. This is the first edition of the women's golf event to be held in Texas in its 70-year history. It will take place June 16-22, 2025.
After losing a child, Carrollton couple loses $50,000 in alleged surrogacy scam
CARRROLLTON, Texas - A North Texas couple says they lost nearly $50,000 they had saved to grow their family. The Carrollton couple says they were victims of an alleged scam involving a Houston-based surrogacy escrow business. Chris Tapper wears a tattoo on his right forearm depicting his son, Luca. In...
Tarrant County keeps Cesar Chavez Day as residents ask to preserve holiday in the future
Tarrant County residents thanked commissioners Tuesday for keeping the county’s Cesar Chavez holiday and asked them to never reconsider it again. Commissioners were set to choose between two new paid county holiday schedules on Tuesday. One would keep Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, a holiday the county has recognized since the early 2000s. The other would have swapped Cesar Chavez Day for Veterans Day.
Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating
FRISCO — Only days into the new school year, a mystery surrounds what happened to a Frisco ISD middle school student. It's getting a lot of attention from parents on social media. Police are investigating. Chandra Weekley said last Tuesday her 12-year-old son, Tristan, spent part of the day at Wester Middle School before security cameras revealed he walked through the cafeteria two minutes before the bell rang. She said he put down his backpack and ran off campus. Weekley said Tristan was found in a neighborhood, about a minute 20 walk away, barely responsive. She said a homeowner called 911 and her...
FTC accuses North Texas car dealerships of discrimination against Black and brown customers
The Federal Trade Commission accused three North Texas David McDavid car dealerships and the company that owns them of saddling customers with hidden fees for unwanted add-on items — especially Black and Latino consumers. The FTC voted 5-0 to issue an administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive and the dealerships,...
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